Salmon Steaks with Oregano "Salsa"

The combo of salmon and salsa works incredibly well together. This is a great summertime recipe since the fish is served cold. Other fish steaks can be substituted for salmon if you desire.

The recipe call for super fine sugar, if you do not have on-hand regular white sugar or sugar substitute (I prefer Splenda) can be used in its place. Its added to balance off the acid of the tomatoes.

Ingredients:

4 salmon steaks (7 to 9 oz each)
4 scallions, trimmed
8 oz ripe tomato, peeled
1/2 cup white wine
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 tsp freshly chopped oregano (plus more for garnish)
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp sugar (super fine preferred)

Process:

1) Preheat oven to 275 degrees

2) Butter oven proof dish then add salmon, wine and pepper

3) Cover salmon dish with aluminum foil and bake until fish is cooked (about 15 mins)

4) Remove fish from oven and allow to cool

5) Place fresh oregano in food processor and process until finely cut

6) Add scallions, tomatoes, olive oil, sugar and tomato puree and pulse in food processor until mixture is chopped. NOTE: do not over process or you will get a puree - aim for chunky.

7) Plate cold salmon on dish - pour salsa on side and slightly over salmon and garnish with fresh oregano sprig.